https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 00:47:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783366 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:11:31 +0000 Emily 783366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ordered it in white, can't wait to see it in person! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783334 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:04:46 +0000 Anonymous 783334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness, it comes in burgundy and navy tipping. I am super tempted now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783329 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:55:09 +0000 Emily 783329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Natalie, thanks so much! Your advice is really helpful</p> <p>Suz, you raise a good point re: practicality - I figure it will be good for the days I would otherwise wear a leather jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783323 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:41:57 +0000 Suz 783323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a lovely jacket and would look great on you. I do think it sounds as if it might be a bit impractical for our climate, though...depending what your needs are, of course. But I get the impression it's a bit betwixt and between - neither an indoor jacket nor warm enough really for our outerwear? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783321 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:37:03 +0000 goldenpig 783321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it depends on how broad your shoulders are. If you are an IT like Una it makes sense to size up. But I tried a 4 and a 6 (you can see my K/R pics here: <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-tipped-peacoat-tried-on-3-different-sizes--pics-for-zap" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....cs-for-zap</a>) and the 6 was too big in the shoulders. The 4 is definitely a tad snugger in the arms but the 6 felt too big in the torso and shoulders. I normally wear size 4 tops, but lately size 6-8 to accommodate my bump. I haven't shopped at BR lately but I think I'm between 4-6 and S-M there.</p> <p>Since it's not final sale in Canada, can you order two sizes and return one? (When I ordered mine, it says final sale on the web page and on the receipt so if it didn't say that you should be OK) I get what you're saying about the room for layering, but if it's too big in the shoulders it looks funny. This jacket seems like more of a slim layering coat--it's short/cropped and almost like a heavy blazer, so I think it might look funny with multiple thick layers of sweaters underneath. I'm planning to wear it with just one shirt or sweater underneath. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783232 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:43:29 +0000 catgirl 783232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so glad you're going to go for it - it's a beautiful statement coat without being OTT. Classy, subtle, and will be in style for a long time. I always size up in coats because I have big shoulders. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783223 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:27:51 +0000 Emily 783223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I am going to go for it, in the somewhat impractical but completely gorgeous white/black. Now the only question is which size... Got some good advice from Sona to size up so that I can layer underneath. I usually wear a 4 in tops at BR, and the ON jacket that fit well was a small, but other than that I don't have much outerwear to compare to. Thoughts? Size chart says 4, but I wonder if I should size up to 6? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783184 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:34:31 +0000 Sona 783184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BBQ! (buy buy quick!!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783176 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:26:31 +0000 Gaylene 783176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've shopped J Crew online for a couple of years now (at the insistence of my DIL) and have never had any problems. The total on the shipping order is the total that is billed to my credit card, so there are no surprises. Returns are easy, although I do have to pay shipping, but the credit card reversal usually takes place quite promptly. The package arrives by courier within 7-10 days. All in all, a good experience for a Canadian shopper. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for Nordstroms; I love the store, but hate online shopping from Canada--the brokerage fees are crazy. I'll wait until they open up their Canadian stores before I shop with them.</p> <p>By the way, I've never seen an added duty charge on my billing, just the GST addition. The Canadian prices are a bit higher than the US prices, so I think duty is included when you view the site using the Canada option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783169 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:19:59 +0000 goldenpig 783169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, it would look lovely on you! Both would be great but there is something special about the crispness of the white with black trim. </p> <p>Sona has one too? I need to find her WIW! I hope you get one!</p> <p>Oh, by the way, I think this one is final sale, I don't know if you can return it. I would double check the size before you order. I ordered a 4 which is my typical size for tops/coats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783160 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:05:18 +0000 Tina.b 783160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would go with the white one, it's gorgeous. J.Crew makes lovely coats. I'm in Canada and shop from J.Crew fairly regularly. They will include the duty and taxes in your order total before purchase. These will then be reimbursed upon any returns. I've had no difficulty returning to J.crew. Must be done within 30 days though, and you have to pay for return shipping. I use Canada Post priority. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783159 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:02:57 +0000 Glory 783159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you can add another coat and since you returned the peacoat you have room for a shorter coat. I love both of these but am partial to the white even though I know it is impractical. It feels unique to me and classic enough to have for many seasons. I suspect it is dryclean only, so given that both would be great, perhaps it comes down to lifestyle. I cannot help on the duty and brokerage question as I haven't ordered to Canada from them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783157 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:00:42 +0000 Victoria 783157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like these a lot, its a very classic look that won't go out of style. While I love the white, it would never be practical for me because I know I would manage to dirty it in the matter of days(but that's me). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783154 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:58:53 +0000 Emily 783154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi - Thank you! I actually googled around and found a few pictures of pale ladies looking great in the white version. I really like the crisp contrast.</p> <p>Inge - Great to hear about positive jcrew shipping experiences... I will post my decision for sure :)</p> <p>Kristin - Great question re: other coats. My current coat wardrobe consists of:<br /> 1. Knee Length, single breasted black wool coat<br /> 2. Grey Lightweight Trench<br /> 3. Black Leather moto jacket that has seen better days<br /> 4. Columbia 3-in-1 for playing outside<br /> I bought and almost kept a purple Old Navy peacoat a short while ago, but decided it wasn't for me. I'd say definitely room for another coat in my closet... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783151 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:54:30 +0000 Kristin L 783151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They're both very pretty. Do you have any coats similar to these, though? </p> <p>If I was going to get one, I'd say the more practical black with cream details. But the white one would look lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783150 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:54:19 +0000 Inge 783150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think both could work, Emily, and I'm the last one to talk you out of this coat since I have it myself (the navy version with dark blue leather trim).<br /> It truly is a gorgeous coat irl, very good quality, quite warm and the fit was perfect for me.</p> <p>I'm in Belgium and can say that J.Crew international shipping is very fast and painless. Returns are super easy too (expensive though, but that's true for all international returns) and they are handled very swiftly.</p> <p>Let us know what you decide? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783138 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:40:43 +0000 Mochi 783138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hard to say for sure, but I see them both looking really nice on you with your coloring. I suppose I could be practical and say get the blue because it won't get dirty. I'm actually imagining you'd look really stunning in the white, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-the-jcrew-tipped-peacoat-or-dont#post-783134 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:38:04 +0000 Emily 783134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been admiring this coat since Natalie posted about it a little while ago, and it looks so beautiful on Sona in her WIW... $150 canadian + free shipping, I figure I'll be paying duty on it when it arrives, but it is so lovely and I think I would get some decent wear out of it... </p> <p>I love the look of the black on white, perhaps the Cream on Black is a better look for a very pale person?</p> <p>Canadian YLFers, any feedback about jcrew shipping/returns? </p>